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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 March 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it. Some cookies are set by the site you visit (first-party), while others are set by third-party services embedded in the page.
2. How we use cookies
This website uses a minimal number of cookies, and only sets analytics cookies if you give explicit consent through our cookie banner.
3. Cookies we use
Essential (no consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
he_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) so we don't ask you again on every visit. | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
Analytics (consent required)
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. No personal data is sold or shared with advertisers.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years | Third-party |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4: maintains session state. | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour window. | 24 hours | Third-party |
Third-party embeds
When you interact with certain features on the site, third-party services may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | When set |
|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Scheduling widget for booking discovery calls. May set cookies related to session management and preferences. | When you open the booking popup. |
4. Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage our analytics tags. GTM itself does not set cookies or collect personal data. It loads Google Analytics 4, which sets the cookies listed above, only after you consent.
5. How to manage cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit, you can accept or reject analytics cookies. Your choice is stored locally and remembered on future visits.
- Change your mind: Clear your browser's localStorage for this site, and the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how some features work.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, email tom@highlandedge.com. For broader data protection queries, see our Privacy Policy.